So the Helliam AU breached containment and made it's way to Dragon Age. :3 Look at our babies! It's been fun trying to figure out how to bring them together.
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William does not spend much time relaxing after the Hippogriff flight with Hellendil. They came to the top of the Ravenclaw tower for a reason: to make sure that the Slytherin is all caught up with the studies he missed out on due to the pickle incident. As stunning as the view is, it doesn't take them long to transfigure one of the benches into a table and create an impromptu studying place.
It takes a lot of willpower for William not to get distracted by his friend's presence beside him. It still feels rather surreal, the fact that his flirting worked. Hellendil has never acted on things like that. Perhaps the Hospital Wing visits changed both of their perspective on how fleeting those things can be? Will's face flushed a little every time their hands bumped against each other while pointing something out in the book or reaching for the quill. Such a simple touch, and yet before today it has never even crossed his mind that there can be more meaning hidden behind it.
Ah, Will, don't think about that now, focus! What are the similarities and differences between the Goblin Rebellions of 1612 and 1752? Why cannot Spellotapes repair broken wands and why is it better to buy a new wand? What is more effective at allowing a wizard to spend time underwater: eating Gillyweed or drinking a Gillyweed Tonic?
Somewhere between it all Will manages to magic a tea set out of his pouch and make some tea for Hellendil and himself. The surrounding area is already lit up with soft red and oranges of the setting sun and Will finds himself drifting away. Perhaps that's enough of studying for today. The next time their hands touch, Will turns his palm up and intertwines their fingers. The little snake turns towards Hellendil with a soft smile and closes the book.
"More tea? I think the sun is about to touch the horizon."
After winter break, Hellendil and Will have a little moment in the Great Hall. There's a lot of desire to be close, to touch, but also a lot of sweetness between them.
@boxdstars Mara makes a cameo in the background with Ominis.
My sweetest Hellendil,
I stopped everything I was doing the moment I saw your owl make it through to the stables I was at. Can't wait for you to meet our flying horses, you'll love them! I've been dreaming of showing them to you ever since our little Ravenclaw adventure on Talon's back.
My most important wish for the holiday is, of course, to see you, be with you, feel your hand on mine, and do a million other things together! But regarding my family and friends — I am one happy prefect. All the Abbotts have convened, Elland and Allegra both visited, and my parents feel happy and content that I am there with them for the holidays. They can't wait to see you, too, you know? We are yet to talk some more about it, I'll owl you again tomorrow!
I am sure your brother will come to understand with time that you'll pick what's right for you and your future. I am sure he cares a great deal. I also do not wish you to change any of your decisions just because of me. I will be working at the Ministry, tied to London unless I can floo there and back all the time. You know that too much flying over long distances makes me a little sick and Egypt... Yes. But I want to see you prosper in what you do and be happy with your profession, so don't ever let me stop you! We will figure it out. Together.
I do not remember any Hufflepuffs with the same family name as yours but I also did not become a prefect until year five when I really got interested in this type of extra work. I'd love to meet your sister! She sounds like she'd love to hear some Hogwarts gossip, even if she's no longer a student. And I do have plenty to share, sounds like we'd really get along.
As Will reads the last paragraph, he blushes slightly. Ah, yes. Holding hands, how improper of them~ The little snake has been smiling the entire time he has been reading and replying to the letter, love and gratitude for having such a wonderful and sweet person all to himself filling his heart and soul.
Can't wait to see you too, love. I miss your embrace and your soft smile. I miss your voice and your laugh especially. The distance will only bring us closer. Merry Christmas! I love you. Love you, love you!
With even more love,
Your little snake, Will
William gets up from his chair for a moment to reach for some lavender growing in a small pot by his window all year round. Just a few of those. Will whispers "I love you" into the soft whorls in his hands and then puts them in the envelope, along with the letter. Hopefully, they won't have to wait too long to see each other.